Career Services

Newman Career Services: Your Path to Success

Whether you're exploring what's possible or gearing up for your next big move, Career Services at Newman is here to help make the transition from college to career smoother, clearer, and more confident. Through personalized support, hands-on experiences, and practical tools, you’ll find the runway you need to take off toward whatever’s next.

For Students: Tools, Guidance, and Real-World Connections

From building your first resume to accepting your first job offer, Career Services offers resources and guidance designed to help you grow professionally and confidently move toward your goals. Here's how we support your success:

• Job Opportunities - On-campus and off-campus roles tailored to your skills and goals
• Career Guidance - Personalized advice on resumes, interviews, and everything in between
• Career Planning - Explore majors, paths, and purpose
• Internships and Cooperative Education - Get real-world experience and build professional connections
• Events - Fairs, workshops, employer spotlights, and more

To set up an appointment, please do so through Accudemia or call (316) 942-4291 ext. 2824

For Employers: Connect with Newman Talent

Thank you for your interest in partnering with Newman University! We’re proud to connect forward-thinking employers with our driven students and alumni who are ready to make a meaningful impact.

Here’s how to get involved:

Post Jobs on Handshake

Handshake is the primary platform for connecting with Newman students and alumni. Post positions, browse candidate profiles, and build brand visibility within the campus community—all at no cost.

Recruit on Campus

Want to meet students face-to-face? We offer several opportunities for employers to engage with our students, including:

• Career Fairs – A great way to meet a broad range of students exploring career opportunities with little cost to the employer.
• Table Set-Ups – A more personal approach to interact with students in high-traffic areas on campus.
• Lunch and Learns- An informal session on your company held over the lunch hour where you can choose to either supply the lunch or have the students bring their own.
• Networking Mixers – Casual, yet professional settings that encourage meaningful conversations between students and employers.
• Employer-Led Professional Development – Opportunities to participate in mock interviews, resume and ePortfolio reviews, and career-readiness workshops to help students develop essential professional skills.

For more information, reach out to Maggie Slack - Director of Career Services by email at [email protected] or by phone 316.942.4291 ext 2824

Faculty & Staff: Partner with Career Services

Career Services isn’t just here for students—there’s also strong support available for your work with them.

As you plan for the upcoming semester, consider ways to bring professional development and career exploration into your classroom, office, or department meetings. Whether it’s a workshop, a presentation, or something completely custom, Career Services is happy to collaborate.

Here’s what’s available:

Personality & Team-Building Workshops
Help students, teams, student workers or staff teams better understand themselves and each other through engaging, interactive sessions. Each session typically lasts about an hour and includes an assessment, group discussion, and take-home resources. Options include:

• True Colors – A fun and easy way to explore communication and work styles

• CliftonStrengths – Identify top strengths and how they show up in teams (advance notice needed for codes)

• 16 Personalities – A more in-depth look at personality dynamics and collaboration styles

Classroom Presentations & Career Workshops
Presentations can be tailored to cover topics such as Handshake, resume writing, interviewing, networking, LinkedIn, job searching, and more—designed to meet the specific needs of your students.

Collaborative Planning
Career Services is always open to conversations about how to best support your students. Whether it’s a one-on-one meeting or a department discussion, now’s a great time to connect and align goals.

Want to schedule something or learn more?
To schedule with Career Services, fill out the quick request form here: Career Services Request
To learn more, reach out directly to Maggie Slack- Director of Career Services at: [email protected]

Let’s create meaningful experiences that prepare students for what’s next.